59 Arrested During Cockfighting Operation in Chickasaw County

59 arrested during cockfighting operation in Chickasaw County

Rooster fighting operation seized in North Mississippi

Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office Applauded for Swift Action Against Illegal Cockfighting Operation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action today applauded the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office and partnering law enforcement agencies for their rapid and decisive response in shutting down a large-scale illegal cockfighting operation that reportedly resulted in 59 arrests in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Authorities reportedly uncovered an organized cockfighting event involving dozens of participants and spectators. Cockfighting ... Read more…

Cockfighting bust yields 59 arrests, 164 roosters being rescued in Chickasaw County

Law enforcement in Chickasaw County did not play chicken when busting up a major cockfighting operation. Authorities responded to County Road 406 in the Buena Vista community on Sunday as part of a multi-agency effort to investigate alleged illegal activity involving animals. That’s when police reportedly discovered a large-scale cockfighting ring, which ultimately yielded 59 arrests and 164 roosters being seized. The roosters were being used to…